US BUS SBC 2478 2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| US BUS | SBC 2478 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-02-06 | 2003-02-10 | 2003-02-14 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-01 - 2002-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES OR HANDLING. THIS DISCHARGE CAN POTENTIALLY INITIATE A CHEMICAL REACTION OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE LAMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LENS TO FRACTURE.
IF THE LENS FRACTURES, IT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT.
U.S. BUS HAS FORWARDED WARNING LAMPS TO CUSTOMERS AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-39084 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
